KATHERINE ANNE PORTER SCHOOL
Charter School
95 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
The Katherine Anne Porter School (KAPS) is a public charter school located in Wimberley, Texas, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. Founded on the principle of providing a personalized and supportive learning environment, the school focuses on a student-centered approach that deviates from traditional, rigid educational models. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between faculty and students, KAPS aims to cultivate a community-based atmosphere where individual academic needs and creative expression are prioritized.
The school is known for its emphasis on the arts, humanities, and project-based learning, often tailoring its curriculum to encourage critical thinking and self-directed study. Because it is a charter school, KAPS operates independently of the local school district, allowing it the flexibility to implement unique teaching strategies designed to support students who may benefit from a more non-traditional or inclusive academic setting. Overall, the school positions itself as a tight-knit "small-school" alternative for families seeking a nurturing environment that values both intellectual growth and individual identity.
The school is known for its emphasis on the arts, humanities, and project-based learning, often tailoring its curriculum to encourage critical thinking and self-directed study. Because it is a charter school, KAPS operates independently of the local school district, allowing it the flexibility to implement unique teaching strategies designed to support students who may benefit from a more non-traditional or inclusive academic setting. Overall, the school positions itself as a tight-knit "small-school" alternative for families seeking a nurturing environment that values both intellectual growth and individual identity.
95
Total Students
10.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 69 |
| Hispanic | 24 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White69 (72.6%)
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Hispanic24 (25.3%)
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Two or More2 (2.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | KATHERINE ANNE PORTER SCHOOL |
| Phone: | (512)648-3180 |
| Website: | http://www.kapschool.org |
| Grade Range: | 8th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 95 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 10.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 26 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Grade 8
13
Grade 9
21
Grade 10
15
Grade 11
22
Grade 12
24
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 13 |
| Grade 9 | 21 |
| Grade 10 | 15 |
| Grade 11 | 22 |
| Grade 12 | 24 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 55 | 57.9% |
| Male | 40 | 42.1% |
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